How do i get rid of it...*pics*

[ROLOIdaho]

That is an immature goshawk. New to the world this year. It has no reason to be fearful as it's on it's first migration and probably not encountered many people...or cats. Given the opportunity he will take your chickens or even the cat. Give it a reason to be afraid an he should move on.

 

[FiveHens]

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Good idea.

x2. Either it's had experience with humans before, or it's injured. In either case, they can help you. If you call your local SPCA they can give you the number.

 

[Taylor]

can I have it?!?!? LOL

 

[real_redhead]

That's amazing...

 

[maclady]

Hope we get a post as to what happens with this hawk. Beautiful pictures.

 

[redtailgal]

Hi,

I am redtailgal, someone contacted me in the hopes that I could help you out here. I know a little bit about hawks, esp Redtails, as I am a falconer/rahabber in NC and have had several Redtails.

This hawk in your yard is a juvy (immature) redtail and I believe it is a male.

I know its hard right now, but please do not feed him anything else.

It is common for them to come down like this at this time of year. They left the nest a few weeks ago and are now starting a migration that is hard on the young ones. He could be just thin and hungry, but he could also have some other issues that would be worsen by him eating. Not to mention, that he is probably in very poor condition, and too much food or the wrong food could quickly give him a fatal heart attack. Please, please do not feed him anything else.

I have my hubby researching some contacts for you as I type.

His wings are NOT clipped. He is not behaving like a "pet" (falconers do not have "pet" hawks, anyway). He does not have the beak or the talons of a pet. He is simply a wild hawk having a rough time.

That sweet little "coo"........thats a young hawks way of saying "this food is mine and I will hurt you if you touch it". It will not be sweet when his talons are deep into your flesh. Dont try to handle him unless you feel he is in danger.

If you MUST "catch" him, try to get him in a shady area, and lay a large cardboard box over him, and then lay something over the box to hold it still. He should be kept in a cool dark quiet place and left UNDISTURBED. The birds, esp young ones, will stress easily, oftentimes without showing signs, and will quite literally fall over dead.

OK, here

Try this number

269-535-7963 This one of the Raptor centers in your state, if you can get ahold of someone they can give you a lead on people in your area.

If you can provide me with your city name, I can possibly contact a Falconer/Rehabber close to you.

I will keep looking, so please keep us updated on how things are going.

Redtailgal

 

[redtailgal]

Julie Ann Coulier:1-413-549-8164

Jim Parks: 1-978-657-5672

 

[redtailgal]

Barbara Skelly (413) 625-247 Charlemont

New England Wildlife Teaching Hospital (781) 749-124 Hingham

Kathleen Frisbie (508) 824-431 North Dighton

Call them now. wake them up.

 

[86121]

Ok, the bird was caught, VERY easily...
I brought down a box, tossed some chicken in it, and he hopped right in it.
And yes redtailgal: it was a male Juvenal Red Tailed Hawk; the person Fish and Wild life put me in contact with verified it.
It turns out he was very thin, surprisingly he was able to be poked and prodded with the Kevlar gloves without a problem.
I dont know whats wrong with him, but now I and the guy who took him to the wildlife vet rehab thing will be contacting the local falconry's.
They think he was a pet, he is way to friendly.
In a day or so when he is able to be evaluated (I guess they wait until hes comfy and calm) they will call me and let me know what was up with him *illness, or injury wise*
This has got to have been one of the most exciting things I have ever had to do!

 

[86121]

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Thank you very much, but no need to worry, I have handled it.
I have a few contacts in the wildlife department, and one of them was able to come out right away and get him, but thank you for the numbers!